However, the impact, and lasting legacy, of the event goes far beyond the sporting field, according to games general manager Scott Wade.

With the economic analysis report due in late November, Mr Wade said he expects the report to show the games had a positive financial impact for the North-West.

The games’ planning committee expected the games would deliver a $12 million boost to the region’s economy, and Mr Wade commented he was “pretty confident we'll achieve that”.

“We’ve had feedback from some traders saying business has been as good as around the Christmas period,” Mr Wade said.

“While we’ve had feedback from some businesses saying feedback hasn’t been quite as good as expected, it would be reasonable to say that a significant number of businesses around the region have prospered as a result of the masters games.”

Mr Wade believes the Masters Games has demonstrated the region’s ability to hold large-scale gatherings, and should give the region impetus to host future events.

“One of the legacy items [of the games] will be that the North-West should have the confidence to work with Events Tasmania to ensure they get a slice of large-scale events,” he said.

“Hobart’s got Dark Mofo, Launceston’s got Festivale, and a sporting event like this probably put’s North-West Tasmania on the map in terms of its capacity as a region to be able to host large-scale events, concerts or festivals.”